Orchestra BaobabTribute to Ndiouga DiengWorld CircuitThis heartfelt dedication to the group’s original vocalist is packed with familiar Afro-Cuban rhythms and lyrical brass arrangements, with a new prominent place given to the kora.Amazon | iTunes | Spotify

Los Hijos de la MontañaLos Hijos de la MontañaVacilando 68From New Age soundscapes to Latino mock-goth, this Tex-Mex band has twangy guitars, old-school synths, blasts of brass and saloon-bar piano.iTunes

Ibibio Sound MachineUyaiMerge RecordsA catchy opening number with an eerie, futuristic synth motif. This is a fiercely funky second album full of confidence and swagger, fronted by British-Nigerian vocalist Eno Williams.Amazon | iTunes | Spotify

KhusugtunAn Anthology of Mongolian KhöömiiBuda MusiqueEthnomusicologist Johanni Curtet has delved into the archive of Mongolian Radio from 1954-2016 to explore the development of khöömii (throat singing) in all its diverse variations.Amazon | iTunes | Spotify

Siobhan MillerStrataSongprint RecordingsAn upbeat opener to an enchanting second album of mostly new arrangements of traditional songs, expertly played and with the purity of Miller’s voice shining through.Amazon | iTunes | Spotify

TamikrestKidalGlitterbeat Records It’s hard to believe that there are many bands in contemporary Western rock music who could shake your bones harder than these Touareg rockers.Amazon | iTunes | Spotify

Tunde Jegede & Derek GripperMali in OakGlobe MusicThis joint composition showcases the collaborative magic produced by these two musicians. A special communion between exceptional players.Amazon | iTunes | Spotify

The Hot 8 Brass Band On the SpotTru ThoughtsA joyously fresh-sounding fifth album, full of greasy street-funk grooves as well as hints towards a softer side. Hard times have not hindered New Orleans’ hardest working brass band.Amazon | iTunes

Jaune Toujours20sthChoux de BruxellesSounding as fresh as when they first started, this 20th anniversary double CD includes previously unreleased live and demo tracks from the Brussels-based, guitar-less band.Amazon

Pick up the May issue of Songlines to enjoy our Top of the World cover-CD, which contains tracks from each of the albums above. To find out more about subscribing to Songlines, visit:songlines.co.uk/subs